Pep Talks

A unique message for the New Year!

This isn't your typical note. Instead, it's an observation about life worth thinking about, hard!

Jan 7 •

Barry "Bear" Goss

The pep talk that gives people goosebumps!

Inch-by-Inch / Tony D'Amato (Al Pacino) in 'Any Given Sunday' (1999)

Nov 19, 2023 •

Barry "Bear" Goss

A Debt That Cannot Be Repaid

May 26, 2023 •

Barry "Bear" Goss

A poignant piece of inspiration from a wise, old philosopher named Matthew McConaughey

Apr 7, 2023 •

Barry "Bear" Goss

How to Stop Do-gooder Environmentalists in their Tracks

"The Planet isn't going anywhere...WE ARE!" | One of the most masterful speeches from the stand-up philosopher-comedian. SHARE THIS... far and wide.

Feb 7, 2023 •

Barry "Bear" Goss

The 10-Minute Speech That Put ‘Heart’ In The “Madness” of March

This has been an ongoing tribute since 2016, when I first published my short-take below on what the NCAA college basketball tournament means to me.

Mar 16, 2018 •

Barry "Bear" Goss

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